Renee looked at Adrian apologetically. Although she had brought him to the palace, she could not get him inside. She felt upset, but the palace rules were strict. Moreover, Ricky was favored by the king and was not someone Renee could offend.

Adrian smiled faintly, saying, “I have a habit. The more someone tells me I can’t do something, the more I want to do it. Since he thinks I can’t, I’ll do as he says.”

While Adrian casually stepped forward, Ricky sneered. The latter said maliciously, “Wha